Hinduism by Axel Michaels
Hinduism is followed by one-fifth of humankind. Far from a monolithic theistic tradition, the religion comprises thousands of gods, a complex caste system, and hundreds of languages and dialects. This book examines the traditions, beliefs, and rituals Hindus hold in common.
One of Choice's Outstanding Academic Titles for 2004 "[An] encyclopedic survey of Hinduism that is amazing in its comprehensive charts, theoretical sophistication, and illustrative detail.. Michaels wants to present living Hinduism in contrast to text-dominated descriptions."--Choice "A wide-ranging, rigorously argued analysis of important ideas."--Library Journal "Despite several recent, and very good, introductions [to Hinduism] in the last fifteen years, this is the one that will likely find its way into the classroom most often--and for good reasons. Highly recommended not only for students, but for mature scholars as well, who will learn a great deal from this excellent volume."--Frederick M. Smith, Religious Studies Review
Axel Michaels, the Professor of Classical Indology at the South Asia Institute at the University of Heidelberg, has published widely in the fields of Indology, anthropology, and religious studies. He has also conducted extensive fieldwork in Nepal and Northern India.
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| ISBN 13 | 9780691089539 |
| ISBN 10 | 0691089531 |
| Title | Hinduism |
| Author | Axel Michaels |
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| Binding Type | Paperback |
| Publisher | Princeton University Press |
| Year published | 2003-12-28 |
| Number of pages | 448 |
| Prizes | Short-listed for Choice Magazine Outstanding Reference/Academic Book Award 2004 |
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